Songwriter's Weekend - 3rd - 5th June 2011

The Songwriting Weekend in June with guest speakers Tim Moyer and Ben Cole. Tim will teach inspiring song crafting ideas and gift you invaluable performance knowledge. Tim also recently started a new record label "Naked Acoustic" and is looking for solo singer/songwriters! Just another reason to come show your stuff! Be part of Tim's ongoing clinic for D'Addario called "Tools For The Performing Songwriter". What you can expect from the clinic: Utilizing his talent as a singer/songwriter, Tim will present the tools he uses that help make his performances memorable, dynamic, and melodically stimulating, plus he will speak on the importance of: • The Song • The Delivery • The Venue • The Sponsors

During this clinic Tim will show the use and explain some of the following tools:• Strings • Tuners • Guitars • Cables • Pickups • Mics • Direct Boxes • PA

And if this isn't enough, you'll also be shown the basics of ProTools so you can record your music in a professional manner and have an opportunity to sign up for a discounted studio session at several key studios. The weekend includes a Song Circle on Friday night and a House Concert on Saturday night - following a "Make your own" Pizza party! If you only wish to join the workshops Saturday 1pm-4pm or Sunday 11-2pm - there is a Day Rate of $50 which includes lunch - Please RSVP for this by emailing info@lasbrisasretreat.comMorning yoga classes are offered, but don't feel you need to do the yoga - there are plenty of hikes or bike rides you can partake in instead. There will also be a meditation with a focus on creativity, and a workshop on how to use the power of your mind and subconscious to enhance your creativity. We have a piano on site and two guitars, but feel free to bring your own instruments (and yoga mat) if you like. Also, please let us know in advance if you have any food allergies or special needs. Thank you!Come and enjoy the camaraderie of like minded people while having a fun and relaxing weekend in the countryside. Make sure you sign up early for this as it will sell out fast! This retreat is offered at $300 per person entire weekend/workshops/all food and wine in a single room, or $270 per person sharing with one other, or $225 sharing with 3 in a room.

Take home a useful handout filled with information that can help further your music

Take the opportunity to sign up for a discounted studio session to record - ask us how

Play games geared to activate your creativity

Take part in a Song Circle with (constructive) peer critique on Friday night

Morning yoga class both Sat and Sun – or bike rides and hikes if you prefer

About Tim Moyer

Tim has dazzled audiences all over the U.S.A. armed with only his powerful voice, thinking man’s lyrics, mesmerizing refrains, and his Larrivee acoustic. He has opened for acts like The Doobie Brothers, Edwin McCain, Duncan Sheik, Howard Jones, Dave Mason, and has been selected among thousands to showcase at music conferences like Eat-M, Atlantis, Durango Songwriter, and Just Plain Folks. Feeling at home on any stage, Tim has performed at venues big and small from The House Of Blues to stadiums like Tucson Electric Park, and has even gained quite a following in Europe via live web-cast concerts on the internet. Adding to his long list of credits, Tim has won “Best Male Performer” from the OCMAs, “Best Male Artist” from the IEMAs in ’05 and ’06, and has most recently won IEMAs. “Best Pop Rock”

In Print, Tim is featured in: On-Stage magazine “The Art Of Selling Out”, Gig Magazine, and Acoustic Guitar magazine In Film, Tim has his title track “Out Of The Blue” featured on the 24Frames film Touchtone release “Easier Said”. Endorsements:D’Addario Strings, Fishman, Larrivee’ Guitars, Planet Waves cables & accessories. Here's what others are saying about Tim: “He saturates every song with a sincerity all his own...Moyer’s raw talent is potent and persuasive.” Tom May Amazon.com “Simple, elegant, acoustic folk rock album with a sound that shimmers along with Tim Moyer's voice.” CD Babel "Light Blues Rock that bridges that gap in the middle of the road, while not leaning heavily toward either side's ditch." Listen.com “Moyer held the sold-out audience spellbound... His appearance, his material, and especially his voice are anything but “folky.” Pat Lewis BAM Magazine

In other words -you should come and meet Tim Moyer!!!

About Ben Cole

Ben Cole - Southwestern U.S. Regional Sales Manager for D'Addario & Company, will talk about life on the other side. He will show you new products from Planet Waves, and might even hand out strings for everyone!!

About Niki Smart

Niki Smart is the owner of the Las Brisas Retreat Center and a former musician turned yogi. For this weekend Niki will be running the meditations, the workshop on creativity, the yoga classes and facilitating the entire weekend.

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